Just Got Back from Physiotherapist — Shoulder Pain Might Last for a While

[Eric N]

The physiotherapist said that it might either be capsulitis, frozen shoulder or tendonitis - it's too early to tell. He said I'm in a lot of pain because I have inflammation in the shoulder and because i'm not taking anti-inflammatories.

I mentioned to him I have tinnitus and he understood why I could not take anti-inflammatories so props to him for knowing that.

The bad news is I could be in pain for a very long time.

I mentioned the possibility of a cortisone shot, he will see me on Thursday to see the progress and I'll decide then. Though he mentioned people usually have cortisone shots only after a few months of pain.

 

[Bill Bauer]

Though he mentioned people usually have cortisone shots only after a few months of pain.

I was able to get mine after less than a week of pain. If you are not taking Ibuprofen, there is nothing to wait for.

 

[Eric N]

Shoulder pain is starting to feel better in stationary position but movement is still very restricted. I'll wait another five days or so before deciding to take a steroid shot.